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I bought this Chinook 100 as a backup kayak to my Advanced Elements Sport…they are both fabulous alternatives to a hard shell kayak as i was driving a VW Beetle and with a kayak and gear in the trunk I could pull over anytime I felt like a paddle!
I have to say the complaints I have read about are user issues not problems with the kayak. First off I am a 70 year old moderately fit single female. I bought a Sherwood hockey gear bag on wheels to carry my kayak… weight problem (under 30 pounds) solved! The inflation valves Do Not deflate when you remove the pump valve as someone suggested. That happens because they are undoing both parts of the two-part valve. I use my pump and connectors from my AE kayak to inflate both kayaks.
Seats are comfortable. Inflation takes me 5 or so minutes and is good exercise! I recently took my twin 5 year old grandsons out. We all had a fabulous time.
I really suggest if anyone is having issues ask your what you might be doing incorrectly. Have fun. I have 3 inflatables and have tried others but stand by the durability of these both. The outer skins make them very safe.